Recall 18V550000: 2014–2019 Forest River Vibe and 4 other models
- Report received
- Aug 21, 2018
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 5,847vehicles
- Model years
- 2014–2019
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Forest River Salem, Wildcat Maxx, Wildwood, Vibe, and Rainier recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may not have been wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery causing the brakes to not engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.
Possible consequence
If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness to reroute the wiring, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22/30-0824.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2014 Forest River Rainier0 complaints
- 2015 Forest River Rainier0 complaints
- 2016 Forest River Rainier0 complaints
- 2017 Forest River Rainier1 complaints
- 2018 Forest River Rainier0 complaints
- 2019 Forest River Rainier0 complaints
- 2014 Forest River Salem1 complaints
- 2015 Forest River Salem8 complaints
- 2016 Forest River Salem9 complaints
- 2017 Forest River Salem5 complaints
- 2018 Forest River Salem6 complaints
- 2019 Forest River Salem5 complaints
- 2014 Forest River Vibe0 complaints
- 2015 Forest River Vibe2 complaints
- 2016 Forest River Vibe5 complaints
- 2017 Forest River Vibe2 complaints
- 2018 Forest River Vibe2 complaints
- 2019 Forest River Vibe5 complaints
- 2014 Forest River Wildcat1 complaints
- 2015 Forest River Wildcat4 complaints
- 2016 Forest River Wildcat1 complaints
- 2017 Forest River Wildcat2 complaints
- 2018 Forest River Wildcat2 complaints
- 2019 Forest River Wildcat0 complaints
- 2014 Forest River Wildwood8 complaints
- 2015 Forest River Wildwood4 complaints
- 2016 Forest River Wildwood5 complaints
- 2017 Forest River Wildwood5 complaints
- 2018 Forest River Wildwood11 complaints
- 2019 Forest River Wildwood5 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.